Just be fair, for the opinions of mostly-happy Tennadyne T-8 users, you
might want to visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TennadyneAntennas/
Their Files section has some useful info. The T-8 works -- its SWR isn't
quite as smooth and its pattern's not as tight as I would like.
Every antenna is a compromise at some level. I was sold on several Force
12 designs at the beginning of last year, based on the numbers and fellow
hams' personal experience, but spec's don't necessarily totally define an
antenna's performance and perceived strengths by some are weaknesses to
others.
The ham whose T-8 I helped assemble is happy with it. I think next year he
would be happier with a T-10. He also has a T-28 (50-1300 MHz), but it's
not in the air yet.
Steve, W3AHL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil & Heather" <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics." <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] lp V stepIR
> First off...thanks to all for some great posts
> this weekend....some real "meat & potatoes"
> discussion.....and timing is great...as I am in the
> process of selecting an antenna for the tower...
> and was looking at the T-8 real hard..
>
> one quick thought...
> quote:
>
> I would pick an Optibeam, SteppIR or maybe a Force 12 for any
> boomlength under 24 feet though.
>
>
>
> Why not a Bencher Skyhawk ?? ...just curious...
>
> Thanks all,
> 73
> Neil
> AE1P
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